Family bids farewell as royal nurse is buried

Dec. 17 - A funeral is held for the nurse who apparently committed suicide after taking a prank call at the hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife Kate. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Funeral services for the the nurse who apparently committed suicide after taking a prank call at the hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife Kate.
Friends and family gather in southern India to bid farewell to JACINTHA SALDANHA.
She was found hanging with injuries to her wrist.
Her death came days after she answered a hoax call from an Australian radio station and put it through to a colleague who divulged details of Kate's health.
Scotland Yard continues to investigate the case and has said the contents of her suicide notes would not be disclosed.
Hospital officials said Friday that they provided her with support after the prank call and had not criticized her role.

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